(May 15, 2018) The 2018 Elections Letter is in the mail to all NWSEO members. As an added convenience, we have posted the letter at http://nwseo.org/convention.php. The Elections Letter details procedures for local and regional elections. However, there was an error on Page Two, Item One, NOMINATION PROCEDURES.

In reference to Regional Chairperson and Regional Vice Chairperson Nominations only, please note email nominations are NOT acceptable. All nominations for Regional Chairperson and Regional Vice Chairperson are to be sent via Certified Mail or Registered Mail and postmarked by June 1, 2018 to:

2018 Official Notice of Elections

This letter is your notification of nomination and election procedures for 2018. It also contains information about the 43rd Annual NWSEO National Convention. NWSEO will post this letter on our website: http://nwseo.org/convention.php.
You are invited to attend the 2018 NWSEO Convention at the award-winning Pittsburgh Marriott City Center on September 30-October 1, 2018 (Sunday-Monday event). The Pittsburgh Marriott City Center is located at: 112 Washington Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219. This hotel is just minutes from the best of downtown Pittsburgh - from Duquesne University to PNC Park.

All NWSEO members are invited to attend the convention and attendance is free. Transportation, lodging, and most meals are at your own expense. NWSEO will provide lunch on both days of the convention and a banquet dinner on Sunday evening. Please note the NWSEO Recruitment Incentive: For any NWSEO member who recruits two or more new members to join NWSEO using the1187 form for payroll deduction(not by credit card) from August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018, NWSEO will provide reasonable airfare*, 3-nights lodging, and approved group meals for the 2018 NWSEO Convention at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center. The name of the recruiter must be on the submitted 1187 in order for them to receive recruitment credit.* In order for airfare to be reimbursed, you must be able to provide documentation that it is the lowest available rate, purchased at least 21 days before the convention, unless approved otherwise. Printed copies of airfares from Expedia or other travel sites will serve as documentation.

Hotel Reservations: If you plan to attend the convention, you are responsible for making your hotel reservations. NWSEO has successfully negotiated a room rate starting at $129 per night plus taxes. Room reservations must be made by September 10, 2018. They can be booked directly with the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center by calling 1.877.645.3553 or using the link: Book your group rate for NWSEO Annual Conference. Please mention that you are an NWSEO member and attending the convention in order to get the negotiated room rate. (pdf of complete letter)

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(April 19, 2018) NWSEO is preparing to mail the 2018 Elections Letter to all of our members this month. If you have moved in the past two years, please send your new home address to NWSEO Membership Director Christy Fox at membership@nwseo.orgby Tuesday, April 24 to ensure that you receive your Elections Letter.

The Elections Letter details the procedures to nominate and participate in local NWSEO elections for branch offices.
Information for the 2018 National Convention is included in the Elections Letter. All NWSEO members are invited to attend the convention. The 43th Annual NWSEO National Convention will take place on Sunday-Monday, September 30 and October 1, 2018 at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Any NWSEO member who recruits two or more new members to join NWSEO using the1187 form for payroll deduction (not by credit card) from August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018, NWSEO will provide airfare (within reason), 3-nights lodging, and group meals for the 2018 NWSEO National Convention.

NWSEO Credentials Committee
2017 Delegate Lists

(September 13, 2017) Attached are the initial 2017 draft pdf delegate documents for review. The NWSEO Credentials Committee will fix any errors that they are notified of. They are still expecting some ballots to certify several delegate elections before convention, so this is not a final list. The Credentials Committee will then go over the final delegate counts at the convention for the final 2017 Credentials report.

The delegates will vote on items brought up at convention, as there are no elections this year. Please contact NWSEO Credentials Committee Chair DeLyne Kirkham for further information at d.kirkham@nwseo.org.

NWSEO 42nd ANNUAL CONVENTION

The 42nd Annual NWSEO National Convention scheduled for St. Petersburg, FL on September 18 and 19 will go on as planned. NWSEO Executive Vice President Bill Hopkins said, "we have been in contact with the Vinoy Renaissance, and they are open for business. They were very fortunate; Irma did no major damage to the hotel or the area where the hotel is located. They had a couple of trees down and did not experience any storm surge. The Convention will go on as planned. Hope to see you all there!"

2017 NWSEO Steward Elections and Convention Details

(June 21, 2017) The 2017 NWSEO steward elections are underway. Nominations for Steward and Vice Steward were due on June 2. If more than one member was nominated for Steward or Vice Steward of any branch office, the current steward is responsible for preparing a ballot and mailing those ballots to each member’s home address by July 7, 2017. The current branch steward is also responsible for establishing a sealed box in which members will return their ballots no later than Friday, July 21, 2017. For more information on 2017 Elections and contact information, please review the NWSEO Election Letter which was mailed to members’ homes in April and is available online 2017 Election Letter.

This year, the 42nd Annual NWSEO National Convention will be on Monday and Tuesday, September 18-19 at the beautiful the Vinoy Renaissance Resort, St. Petersburg, Florida. The Vinoy Renaissance, an iconic hotel overlooking Tampa Bay, features the ultimate luxury along Florida’s West Coast.

NWSEO is pleased to announce that Florida Congressman Charlie Crist, former Governor of Florida, will be a guest speaker at the convention. Rep. Crist is one of the three Democratic members of the House Science Committee’s Subcommittee on the Environment, which has jurisdiction over the “dry NOAA” including the National Weather Service.
The annual National Convention is the governing body of NWSEO. It is also a time to learn in depth about NWSEO’s work and accomplishments. You’ll hear about upcoming events, strategies and opportunities. This is also a great opportunity to network with other professionals throughout the country. Many NWSEO members return to the event every year.
If you plan to attend the convention, you are responsible for making your hotel reservations.
NWSEO has successfully negotiated a room rate starting at $114 per night plus taxes. Room reservations must be made by August 20, 2017. They can be booked directly with Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club by calling 1-888-789-3090 or using the link: Reservations for the NWSEO 42ND Convention at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort. Please mention that you are an NWSEO member and attending the convention in order to get the negotiated room rate.

Recruitment Incentive
There is still time to earn the NWSEO Recruitment Incentive. Once someone joins the NWSEO, they recognize the value and strength of NWS employees working together for a cause and often become a member for life. Because of this, NWSEO offers the following recruitment incentive to our members:

Any NWSEO member who recruits two or more new members to join NWSEO using the 1187 form for payroll deduction (not by credit card) from August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017, NWSEO will provide reasonable airfare*, 3-nights lodging, and approved group meals for the 2017 NWSEO Convention at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort. The name of the recruiter must be on the submitted 1187 in order for them to receive recruitment credit.

* In order for airfare to be reimbursed, you must be able to provide documentation that it is the lowest available rate. Printed copies of airfares from Expedia or other travel sites will serve as documentation.

There is an additional Top Recruiter Award which will be presented at the NWSEO Convention to the two top recruiters for between August 1, 2016 and July 31, 2017.

Recruitment is important this year, as NWSEO works to negotiate the new Collective Bargaining Agreement which will shape the future of the NWS. We need to increase membership to keep our organization strong. The NWSEO Recruitment page includes a wealth of information and speaking points to help with recruitment efforts.

NWSEO will keep you informed about convention plans in the coming months. Updates will be available on http://nwseo.org/convention.php. We hope to see you at the convention!

(June 2, 2017) This is a reminder that nominations for Steward, Vice Steward, Delegate and Alternate Delegate are due today. In April, NWSEO mailed the 2017 Election Letter to your home and through NWSEO email to all of our members. The letter is posted at: http://nwseo.org/convention.php and includes a wealth of information on 2017 Elections, nomination procedures, and the 2017 Annual NWSEO Convention.

If you wish to nominate yourself or someone else as branch steward or vice-steward, convention delegate or alternate delegate, you must notify your current local branch steward and regional chair in writing no later than Friday, June 2, 2017. Email nominations are acceptable. There are no elections for regional office in 2017.

Information on the 42nd Annual NWSEO National Convention is also included in the Elections Letter. All NWSEO members are invited to attend the 2017 NWSEO Convention on Monday and Tuesday, September 18-19 at the beautiful the Vinoy Renaissance Resort, St. Petersburg, Florida. The Vinoy Renaissance, an iconic hotel overlooking Tampa Bay, features the ultimate luxury along Florida’s West Coast.

NWSEO is pleased to announce that Florida Congressman Charlie Crist, former Governor of Florida, will be a guest speaker at the convention. Rep. Crist is one of the three Democratic members of the House Science Committee’s Subcommittee on the Environment, which has jurisdiction over the “dry NOAA” including the National Weather Service.
The annual National Convention is the governing body of NWSEO. It is also a time to learn in depth about NWSEO’s work and accomplishments. You’ll hear about upcoming events, strategies and opportunities. This is also a great opportunity to network with other professionals throughout the country. Many NWSEO members return to the event every year.
If you plan to attend the convention, you are responsible for making your hotel reservations.
NWSEO has successfully negotiated a room rate starting at $114 per night plus taxes. Room reservations must be made by August 20, 2017. They can be booked directly with Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club by calling 1-888-789-3090 or using the link: Reservations for the NWSEO 42ND Convention at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort. Please mention that you are an NWSEO member and attending the convention in order to get the negotiated room rate.

Recruitment Incentive
Once someone joins the NWSEO, they recognize the value and strength of NWS employees working together for a cause and often become a member for life. Because of this, NWSEO offers the following recruitment incentive to our members:

Any NWSEO member who recruits two or more new members to join NWSEO using the 1187 form for payroll deduction (not by credit card) from August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017, NWSEO will provide reasonable airfare*, 3-nights lodging, and approved group meals for the 2017 NWSEO Convention at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort. The name of the recruiter must be on the submitted 1187 in order for them to receive recruitment credit.

* In order for airfare to be reimbursed, you must be able to provide documentation that it is the lowest available rate. Printed copies of airfares from Expedia or other travel sites will serve as documentation.

There is an additional Top Recruiter Award which will be presented at the NWSEO Convention to the two top recruiters for between August 1, 2016 and July 31, 2017.

Recruitment is important this year, as NWSEO works to negotiate the new Collective Bargaining Agreement which will shape the future of the NWS. We need to increase membership to keep our organization strong. The NWSEO Recruitment page includes a wealth of information and speaking points to help with recruitment efforts.

NWSEO will keep you informed about convention plans in the coming months. Updates will be available on http://nwseo.org/convention.php. We hope to see you at the convention!

-NWSEO-

2017 NWSEO Election Letter and Convention Details

(April 21, 2017) The 2017 Election Letter is in the mail to NWSEO members. As an added convenience, we are posting the letter at http://nwseo.org/convention.php. The Elections Letter details the procedures to nominate NWSEO members for NWSEO branch office positions and to participate in elections. Local office elections include the positions: Branch Steward and Vice Steward, Delegate and Alternate Delegate.

NWSEO is pleased to announce that Florida Congressman Charlie Crist, former Governor of Florida, will be a guest speaker at the convention. Rep. Crist is one of the three Democratic members of the House Science Committee’s Subcommittee on the Environment, which has jurisdiction over the “dry NOAA” including the National Weather Service.

The annual National Convention is the governing body of NWSEO. It is also a time to learn in depth about NWSEO’s work and accomplishments. You’ll hear about upcoming events, strategies and opportunities. This is also a great opportunity to network with other professionals throughout the country. Many NWSEO members return to the event every year.

If you plan to attend the convention, you are responsible for making your hotel reservations.
NWSEO has successfully negotiated a room rate starting at $114 per night plus taxes. Room reservations must be made by August 20, 2017. They can be booked directly with Vinoy Renaissance Resort & Golf Club by calling 1-888-789-3090 or using the link: Reservations for the NWSEO 42ND Convention at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort. Please mention that you are an NWSEO member and attending the convention in order to get the negotiated room rate.

Recruitment Incentive
Once someone joins the NWSEO, they recognize the value and strength of NWS employees working together for a cause and often become a member for life. Because of this, NWSEO offers the following recruitment incentive to our members:

Any NWSEO member who recruits two or more new members to join NWSEO using the 1187 form for payroll deduction (not by credit card) from August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017, NWSEO will provide reasonable airfare*, 3-nights lodging, and approved group meals for the 2017 NWSEO Convention at the Vinoy Renaissance Resort. The name of the recruiter must be on the submitted 1187 in order for them to receive recruitment credit.

* In order for airfare to be reimbursed, you must be able to provide documentation that it is the lowest available rate. Printed copies of airfares from Expedia or other travel sites will serve as documentation.

There is an additional Top Recruiter Award which will be presented at the NWSEO Convention to the two top recruiters for between August 1, 2016 and July 31, 2017.

Recruitment is important this year, as NWSEO works to negotiate the new Collective Bargaining Agreement which will shape the future of the NWS. We need to increase membership to keep our organization strong. The NWSEO Recruitment page includes a wealth of information and speaking points to help with recruitment efforts.

NWSEO will keep you informed about convention plans in the coming months. Updates will be available on http://nwseo.org/convention.php. We hope to see you at the convention!

(April 7, 2017) NWSEO is preparing to mail the 2017 Elections Letter to all of our members this month. If you have moved in the past two years, please send your new home address to NWSEO Membership Director Christy Fox at membership@nwseo.org by Tuesday, April 11 to ensure that you receive your Elections Letter.

The Elections Letter details the procedures to nominate and participate in local NWSEO elections for branch offices.

NWSEO is pleased to announce that Florida Congressman Charlie Crist, former Governor of Florida, will be a guest speaker at the convention. Rep. Crist is one of the three Democratic members of the House Science Committee’s Subcommittee on the Environment, which has jurisdiction over the “dry NOAA” including the National Weather Service.

2017 NWSEO Convention in St. Petersburg, Florida
Recruitment Incentive and a $100 Rebate for New Members($100 Rebate valid through November 30, 2016)

(November 2, 2016) NWSEO is happy to announce the 2017 Annual NWSEO Convention will be at the beautiful the Vinoy Renaissance Resort, St. Petersburg, Florida on September 18-19, 2017 (Monday-Tuesday event). This iconic hotel overlooks Tampa Bay and features the ultimate luxurious retreat along Florida’s West Coast. A vibrant nightlife, museums, and a marina are all walking distance from the resort. The Tampa Bay Rays baseball stadium, Tropicana Field, is just a short drive away (the hotel offers a bus service to and from the games). Here is a look at the resort and surrounding area.

The annual National Convention is the governing body of NWSEO and all members are invited to attend. It is a time to learn in depth about NWSEO’s current work and accomplishments. This is also a great opportunity to network with other professionals throughout the country. Many members return to the event every year.

Once someone joins the union, they recognize the value and strength of NWS employees working together for a cause and often become members for life. NWSEO is now offering two opportunities to boost membership and enable some of our members to attend the convention with most of their costs paid.

2017 Recruitment Incentive: Any NWSEO member who recruits two or more new members to join NWSEO using the1187 form for payroll deduction (not by credit card) from August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017, NWSEO will provide airfare, 3-nights lodging, and group meals for the 2017 NWSEO Convention at the Vinoy Renaissance Hotel in St. Petersburg, Florida on Monday-Tuesday, September 18 and 19, 2017. The name of the recruiter must be on the submitted 1187 in order for them to receive recruitment credit. Nineteen members were invited to attend the 2016 NWSEO Convention through the NWSEO Recruitment Incentive.

$100 New Member Rebate: NWSEO is offering a “$100 dues rebate” to new members who join NWSEO by Form 1187 between October 1 and November 30, 2016. The $100 rebate check is mailed to the new member as soon as their membership form is processed. This is the first time in two years that the rebate has been offered. It’s a great time to recruit new members. Please email or fax signed 1187 forms to NWSEO Membership Director Christy Fox at membership@nwseo.org or fax: 202-600-2145.
Recruitment help is available. Please feel free to copy and distribute the today’s Four Winds on the Value of Membership. There is more information online at http://nwseo.org/Recruitment.php. Here you will find speaking points, NWSEO’s Top Twenty List of Accomplishments, member testimonials and more.

NWSEO is the only organization with the ability to lobby Congress and the Administration to preserve NWS jobs, promote better working conditions and career promotions for NWS, and participate in collective bargaining. Many thanks for your support on NWSEO. Your membership is the strength of our professional organization.